Millennium Monument
Millennium Monument
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Neighbourhood: Millennium Park
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- Randolph/Wabash • 5 min walk
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psudino
Weehawken, NJ4,433 contributions
Sept 2021
The park has a futuristic amphitheater, a futuristic fountain and a reflective piece of artwork. All of those are very modern and interactive. And then there is the Millennium Monument. This would fit in better at the National Mall in DC where large and imposing monuments are the motif.
The monument is an amazing piece of work, but it simply doesn't fit in with the rest of the park.
The monument is an amazing piece of work, but it simply doesn't fit in with the rest of the park.
Written 13 June 2022
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Luvs2TravelAnywhere
New York City, NY7,191 contributions
Apr 2016
The Millennium Monument in Wrigley Square is simply gorgeous. I walked by it several times, and it looks even better at night - don't miss out.
Written 11 April 2016
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Jydeoo
Lagos, Nigeria2,311 contributions
Jan 2020
After enjoying the Park, it was pleasant to know that part of it was dedicated to the promoters of the Park.
Written 13 June 2020
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parrottdize
Dyer, IN2,375 contributions
Nov 2019
Don't get me wrong, it is a nice monument; however it is rather dull in the winter. However in the summer the fountain is running and that in itself makes it worth going to.
Written 30 November 2019
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TeamWard
Nottingham, UK5,691 contributions
Jul 2019
Yet another item to visit and see while exploring Millennium Park, is the Millennium Monument its larger than i thought it would be, but well worth finding.
Written 13 October 2019
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TravelDadYT
Baton Rouge, LA2,193 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
We nice architecture in comparison to the buildings around.
Large fountain in front.
Many people taking photos so be patient, be kind. You'll get a turn.
Large fountain in front.
Many people taking photos so be patient, be kind. You'll get a turn.
Written 12 August 2017
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Brad
Hong Kong, China1,74,502 contributions
Apr 2023
There are a handful of monuments and landmark features of Millennium Park including the Millennium Monument at the northwest corner - N Michigan Ave. and E Randolph St. intersection. What you will see is a semi-circular row of Doric style columns around 12 metres tall and made of Indiana limestone.
At the base of the peristyle are the engraved names of the 122 founders of Millennium Park. There is a fountain pool and lawn in front of the in front to provide depth and scope as you approach. It is a nice classical style monument and tribute to the Park Founders, worth spending a few minutes to enjoy when passing by.
At the base of the peristyle are the engraved names of the 122 founders of Millennium Park. There is a fountain pool and lawn in front of the in front to provide depth and scope as you approach. It is a nice classical style monument and tribute to the Park Founders, worth spending a few minutes to enjoy when passing by.
Written 10 May 2023
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Taylor B
Chicago, IL8,510 contributions
Feb 2020
The Millennium Monument is a tribute to the individual, corporate and foundation benefactors of Millennium Park in Chicago. Located at 201 East Randolph Street in Wrigley Square, which is situated in the northwest section of Millennium Park, in the southeast corner of the intersection of East Randolph Street and North Michigan Avenue, the monument is a nearly full-sized replica of the semicircle of paired Roman Doric-style columns (called a peristyle) that originally sat in this area of Grant Park between 1917 and 1953. It was demolished to make way for the Grant Park North Garage. The square also contains a large lawn and a public fountain. The monument, a gift from the William Wrigley Jr. Company, is a limestone replica peristyle that rises to a height of 40 feet. The pedestal is inscribed with the names of the 115 financial donors who made the 91 contributions of at least $1 million each to help pay for Millennium Park. Built in 2002, the monument features 24 paired, fluted columns which are the same height as the original peristyle. Each of the limestone columns is cut from an Indiana quarry and made of five 2,200-pound sections reinforced by steel rods and plates. In 2017, the monument underwent a restoration to include enhanced LED color-changing lighting.
Written 16 February 2020
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AMohsen
Port Said, Egypt567 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
It is one of the parts of the Millennium park that one can just take a round and take a picture, but it is not one of best park's parts.
Written 16 June 2019
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sgraziosi
Montreal, Canada87 contributions
Sept 2018 • Business
Not much to review but definitely worth a stop, one of the many attractions in Millennium Park! This attraction is at the beginning of the park if you are walking from N.Michigan, start from there and discover the rest, Cloud Gate, Crown Fountain etc...
Written 10 September 2018
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